made all, came clear after 3 out, not extended
always rear, struggling 4 out, tailed off
took keen hold, soon tracking leaders, went 2nd 4th to 4 out, weakened before next, 5th, well beaten when blundered and unseated rider last
chased winner to 4th, regained 2nd 4 out, no impression, lost moderate 2nd last
raced in 4th, effort to chase leaders 3 out, weakened soon after
chased leaders, outpaced, mistake 5th, rallied under pressure after 3 out, went moderate 2nd at last
Hi Dancer looks impossible to oppose here and gets the ultra-confident vote here, with newcomer Mouseen possibly the one to chase him home. Trainer and jockey have a tremendous strike-rate when teaming up and despite carrying top-weight, Hi Dancer is taken to waltz all over his rivals today. Second in a handicap last time out, the selection should appreciate this drop to claiming company and cannot be opposed. Mouseen was rated 76 at his best on the flat in Ireland, however as a winner over seven furlongs on fast ground, there must be stamina doubts over this trip on testing ground. Thomas A Beckett and Lady Suffragette were both poor on the flat, whilst Find It Out has been well-beaten in recent selling outings so must be opposed. Missouri may appreciate the drop in grade today but looks moderate at best, and therefore we have no alternative but to return to Hi Dancer as the selection.
Hi Dancer 5-2fav (9-9) Prominent, led 5th, headed approaching 3 out, one pace, no chance with winner, 2nd of 7, 8l behind Endless Power (10-0) at Ayr 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) hvy in Jan.
Missouri (USA) 50-1 (10-9) Led, mistake 1st, ridden 6th, weakened and 3 out, last of 8, well behind Mobaasher (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 4yo nov hdl (4) gs in Feb.
Thomas A Beckett (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, effort over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 12, 8l behind Simplified (8-11) at Kempton 1m 3f Stks (41-45) (7) pol in Feb (Flat).
Find It Out (USA) 14-1 (10-2) Held up rear, headway 5th, ridden 7th, weakened 3 out, 11th of 14, well behind Walton Way (11-6) at Ludlow 2m 5f nov sll hdl (5) gd in Feb.
Mouseen (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Dwelt, pushed along in mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, 5l behind Ace Club (8-5) at Southwell 6f hcp 0-50 (6) fbs in Feb (Flat).
Lady Suffragette (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Pulled hard, chased leaders, lost place over 4f out, ridden and headway approaching 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 5l behind Dubai Sunday (9-1) at Lingfield 1m 5f Stks (41-45) (7) pol (Flat).
